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Currently influencing my thinking.

December 18th, 2007

I have loved to read since the 2nd grade, I stayed awake at night under my covers reading for hours after my parents said it was time for bed. I was a history major in college because I loved a good story. I would love to see more people read, and read deeply. It is so helpful in shaping ones thinking. Here is a sample of what I am reading. It changes every month, although a few of these I have been working on for some time.

Little Men

My friend described this as a great story but really a great book on parenting. She is right! It is fun to read it with a parents perspective.

Soul Talk

Any friend of Dallas Willard is a friend of mine, so Larry Crabb is “in like flynn”. This book was just recommended to me and so far it is great. I love the idea of spiritual direction and how it is practiced. I think I could see myself moving in that direction once the children are grown.

Pinocchio -

It is important to learn to obey what ever the cost. Really, honestly….., whatever the cost and teach your kids the same thing too.

A Long Obedience in the Same Direction

The title says it all. I love Eugene Peterson like he is my grandfather. I don’t know why. Maybe it is because I listened to a course he did from Regent called “Soul Craft” right in the beginning of my deconstruction of “what is means to be the church.” It was a gentle voice in the midst of the chaos.

Crafted Prayer

Graham Cooke hits it home when he talks about the reality of most Christians prayer life and the opportunity for us to grow into what prayer is really meant to be. Kind of like, you can use prayer like an aspirin for a headache or enjoy prayer like being in tune with “mission control” during an exciting adventure unfolding minute by minute

NT wright - audio series - and as a result the synoptic gospels specifically.

This is like eating a man size t-bone steak. Definitely, slow steady bites keep you moving through it. I love the audios because I can play them over and over when I am working in the kitchen. You know kind of “kickin’ it” Brother Lawrence style.

Charlotte Mason Companion

This women was so passionate about educational reform. I love big picture ideas to move me forward with my homeschooling journey. She paints a vivid picture that I pray to attain with our home school. I am the type of person, who has to know “why” a certain thing is prescribed before I wholeheartedly embrace it. I don’t mean the “why” because it is a good idea or cute or the right thing to do, but what certain things are doing holistically. Once I understand the “why” I am off and running passionately. She paints a solid picture for the “why” that is for sure. That is why I was drawn to Maria Montessori and Sophia Cavaletti and ultimately Charlotte Mason.

The Secret Garden-

“Gentle words give life.” and conversely the opposite holds true as well. It is so important to speak life into people and teach your kids to do the same.

So these are the words rambling around in my grey matter, along with grocery lists, chores to be done and when is the next time I can take a nap without being interrupted.

Peace to all!